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Welsh Government response to latest NHS Wales performance data: September and October 2023
The Welsh Government has responded to the latest NHS Performance data published today (November 23rd).
New orthopaedic hub at Llandudno hospital
The Welsh Government has agreed funding of up to £29.4m for a new Orthopaedic hub at Llandudno Hospital to help reduce orthopaedic waiting times.
Deputy Minister committed to ensuring unpaid carers get support and recognition they deserve
The Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, has marked Carers Rights Day today (November 23rd) by praising the important role of unpaid carers in communities across Wales and highlighting the support available to them.
No relief for Welsh schools and hospitals – Rebecca Evans on the Autumn Statement
“The Chancellor didn’t give us an Autumn Statement today - he gave us a laundry list of short-term pilot programmes, pet projects and more austerity,” Finance Minister Rebecca Evans said in response.
Charter to develop healthcare innovation in Wales
AstraZeneca, the UK’s leading life science company, are the latest organisation to sign up to a charter to promote health care innovation in Wales.
Welsh Government wants your views on the school calendar
A consultation will open on 21 November on changing the school calendar, so breaks are spread out more evenly, including a 2-week half term autumn break.
Welsh Government calls for meaningful action in UK Autumn Statement
Finance Minister Rebecca Evans has today [Saturday 18 November] called on the UK Government to provide extra help to support vital public services and provide fair funding for Wales in the Autumn Statement.
Protected status for two Pembrokeshire food and drink businesses
The Pembrokeshire Beach Food Company and Velfrey Vineyard are celebrating after joining a list of Welsh producers in seeing their products awarded protected status.
Farm site sale will lead to the creation of 500 new homes
Climate Change Minister Julie James has approved the proposed sale of the Upper Cosmeston Farm site, inviting proposals which are required to meet new and demanding net zero carbon living standards.
First electronic prescription service launches in Wales
Patients in Rhyl are the first in Wales to benefit from a new electronic prescription service, which allows GPs to send prescriptions securely online to the patient’s choice of community pharmacy, without the need for a paper form.
Wales strengthens cooperation with German state of Baden- Württemberg through signing of a joint declaration
During a visit to Stuttgart this week, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, and Baden-Württemberg’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Dr Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, signed a joint statement of cooperation to further boost political, economic, social, and ecological ties.
Clinically vulnerable encouraged to get their winter vaccines.
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales has called on people with clinical vulnerabilities to come forward for their winter vaccinations to protect themselves and the health service.